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An invasive tick that has not yet been confirmed in Nebraska, but has been detected in nearby states, is worth keeping on the radar this grazing season. That is the Asian longhorned tick. This … more
  The City of Wayne has been made aware of a string of realistic-looking, fraudulent business checks being distributed and used around Wayne and multiple surrounding counties today, May 1, … more
After several years of work and fundraising, the ball field in Carroll will finally have a working water system this year. Shelly Junck and Darian Stoltenberg did a sign campaign from 2022 to … more
There is a moment in the Easter story that I keep coming back to. It happens in a garden, just after dawn. Mary Magdalene has come to the tomb and found it empty. She is weeping — not with … more
Although no one is sure of the exact day, in April of 1976 Tom Rose opened a body shop on Pearl Street in Wayne. Fifty years later the business is still in operation and celebrated with an open house … more
Wayne State College’s free planetarium and laser shows will conclude for the Spring 2026 semester Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, in the Fred G. Dale Planetarium. Admission is free and open to … more
Wayne State College alumni and friends can now take their Wildcat pride on the road. Wayne State College has announced the launch of its official specialty license plate, now approved by the … more
​The Wayne LWML Zone Spring Workshop was held on April 21 at Grace Lutheran Church in Wayne. The theme this year was based on the Bible verse Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and … more
The Wayne Power Drive team traveled to I29 Speedway outside Pacific Junction Iowa on April 25 to compete in the third race of the 2026 season, before wrapping up this racing season in Wayne on … more
City Council meetings Regular Wayne City Council meetings are at 5:30 pm on the first and third Monday of each month at 513 Main Street in Wayne City Hall. Come be an active citizen participant … more
As part of its commitment to financial clarity and price transparency, Wayne State College is announcing the launch of a new and improved net price calculator. The goal is to ensure that every … more
Winter cereals planted last fall can be a great forage resource for producers this spring. As plants begin to snap out of their winter dormancy, proper management is key to getting optimal use.  … more
Wayne Community Schools will host a Community Forum - State of the Schools event on Thursday, April 30. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the F.R. Hahn Auditorium in the Wayne High School, located at … more
Wayne State College senior Sydney Escritt of Hebron received the Ron Holt Civic Engagement Award for the 2025-26 academic year, and Wayne businessman Carter “Cap” Peterson, a 1972 Wayne State … more
Students from Northeast Community College earned 32 medals at the SkillsUSA Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Conference, bringing home 21 gold, four silver, and seven bronze medals across a wide … more
The Wayne Green Team presented Micah’s Closet with its Zero Hero award recognizing outstanding work in reducing, reusing, and recycling within the community of Wayne. Owned by the First United … more
Most of us have felt "stressed out," from time to time, but when this feeling persists, stress becomes chronic and can negatively impact our careers, quality of life, and our bodies. April, … more
Information on the carbon dioxide pipeline situation in Nebraska and surrounding states was shared during this week's meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Shelli Meyer with Bold … more
The Wayne High Power Drive team traveled to the UNL Tractor Test Facility in Lincoln on April 18 to test their skills on the 0.42 mile oval track.  In the Exhibition class, Wayne competed … more
Considerable discussion was held during Monday's Wayne City Council meeting on the construction and location of a gazebo to promote community and peace. Barbara Engebretsen, representing the … more
Among the awards handed out during the Wayne America Banquet on April 12 was that of Citizen of the Year (left) and Educator of the Year (right). The 2025 Citizen of the Year award recipient was … more
As the weather has become warmer, area residents have noticed an increase of Asian lady beetles in their homes. The following information on the beetles has been provided by Wayne Ohnesorg, … more
Businesses in Wayne are seeing fraudulent $20 bills recently. This is an example of a fake $20 bill used for "Motion Picture Purposes".   Here are tips to look for in spotting fraudulent or … more
Kirby Gubbels seems less than sure of the process of paying for lunch during last week's sixth grade trip through the junior high lunch line. Students took a tour of the building and ate lunch with … more
From hiring a new teacher to setting the last days of school and from learning about a group providing services to students and discussing the school resource officer position, the Wayne Community … more
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